Lucy Boynton was among the stars who descended upon an unassuming street in Manchester on Thursday for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art show.
The actress, 29, looked effortlessly stylish in a polka dot minidress with white collar as she arrived to see the latest collection from the fashion giant, designed by creative director Virginie Viard.
Lucy complemented the thigh-skimming shift dress with sheer white striped tights, white pumps and a black quilted bag with gold chain from the designer.
The Beatrix Potter star added a touch of eighties inspiration to her outfit with blue eyeshadow.
The actress appeared in great spirits as she posed for a photo before taking her seat to watch the outdoor showcase begin.
Lucy Boynton was among the stars who descended upon an unassuming street in Manchester on Thursday for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art show
The actress, 29, looked effortlessly stylish in a polka dot minidress with white collar as she arrived to see the latest collection from the fashion giant
In recent years, celebrity regulars at the Metiers d’Art have included Pharrell Williams, Lily-Rose Depp and Kristen Stewart – who was recently snapped out in Manchester.
The city council has announced a number of roads, including the high street between Copperas Street and Nicholas Croft, will be closed throughout the afternoon and most of the night ‘for an event in the Northern Quarter’.
A street in the northern quarter of the city has been cordoned off for the international catwalk and was closed for around a month ahead of the show.
The venue and details of the Métiers d’Art catwalk were kept a tightly-guarded secret – but according to local media earlier this month, dozens of boxes with the show’s name emblazoned upon were seen in the same area.
Businesses in the immediate vicinity signed non-disclosure agreements to prevent them speaking about the event, Manchester Evening News reports.
One business owner said they are having to close their doors on December 6 and 7, but they are being compensated for it. ‘It must be costing them a fortune,’ they added.
Chanel’s show, which has previously been held in ‘fashion capital’ cities like London and Paris, is being held in Manchester this year due to its cultural links.
The Chanel website describes the city in the north west as, ‘one of the most effervescent cities of pop culture and an avant-garde one, whose bands, spanning all genres, have changed the history of music.’
The Beatrix Potter star added a touch of eighties inspiration to her outfit with blue eyeshadow
Lucy complemented the thigh-skimming shift dress with sheer white striped tights, white pumps and a black quilted bag with gold chain from the designer
With a huge catwalk erected in Manchester’s Thomas Street and High Street, a whole host of stars will face a chilly few hours in the cold to see the latest collection from the fashion giant
The models strutted through the street of Manchester as the showcase began
The collection is designed by Chanel’s creative director Virginie Viard
Chanel’s signature tweed was a prominent part of the showcase
Previous events have been held in cities such as Paris and Rome, although last year’s edition was in Dakar, Senegal.
In September, fashion exhibition Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto – dedicated to the designer who established the luxury fashion house – opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
In the past, Chanel has chosen other UK cities for its collections including Linlithgow Palace near Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2012.
A film of the show is expected to be released on Friday at 9am GMT.
